English Mass Schedule

Monday: 12 Noon Tuesday: 12 Noon Wednesday: 8:15 AM & 7:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 PM Friday: 12 Noon Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM Confession: Saturdays: 3:00 PM Adoration Wednesdays: 7:30 AM-6:45 PM

Horario de Misas en Español

Lunes: 7:30 PM Jueves: 8:00 PM Sábado: 6:30 PM

Domingo: 6:00 AM , 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Confesión: Sábados: 5:30 PM Domingos: 1:00 & 6:30 PM

Pastor: Rev. Brian R. Sheridan, M.S. (x108) Parochial Vicars: Rev. Jojohn Chettiyakunnel, M.S.. (x128) Rev. Jaime Molina J., M.N.M. Rev.

Paul Rainville, M.S. (in residence x.193) Deacons: Rev. Mr. Michael Garrett Rev. Mr. Earl Jackson Deacons Office (x106)

January 8, 2017

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Religious Ed. Office 770 - 432-5296

Regular Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

10:00 AM—8:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM—5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM—1:00 PM

Parish Office Main Phone: 770 - 432-8579

Fax. 770 - 432-8570

Regular Office Hours Monday—Friday

9:00 AM—8:00 PM Closed Wednesday 1 PM-3 PM

Preschool Office 770-293-1267

Regular Office Hours Monday—Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

St. Vincent de Paul Society 678-626-3939 (English Hotline)

678-626-3949 (Línea en español) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SOLAMENTE CON CITA

In Our Prayers / En Nuestra Oraciones

Bulletin Sick List We ask you to take a moment to pray for the people who are listed on this Bulletin Sick List. Please call the Parish Office to place a name on the list below. The names will be kept in our bulletin for three consecutive weeks.

Prayer Line / Cadena de Oración Here at St. Thomas the Apostle we have a Prayer Line Ministry. The members of this ministry are dedicated prayer warriors. If you have a prayer request that you would like to place in the care of the Prayer Line, contact Valerie Panditaratne at vpandit@emory.edu Praying for our Troops / Orando por Nuestras Tropas We also remember in our prayers all of those who are serving in the military. Please contact the Parish Office if you have a family member who is currently serving in the military:

ET2 Carolyn Deacon, USN Capt. Chisom Ezeoke, USAF

FC2 Spencer Hanemann, USN HM2 Kenneth McIntosh, USN

Sionnie Gernaat Jim Goblish Reynaldo Johnson Margarita Martínez Zoilo Martínez Patty Smith Susan Walsh

Melinda Garrett Baby Sofia Stoller Kimberly Kwurue

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Lisa Armstrong Louis Caruso Pam Harris Marty Rom Stephen Young

Mass Schedule changes on

Wednesdays!

Effective immediately, there will be a permanent

change in the English Mass Schedule: There will no

longer be a 6:30 a.m. Mass on Wednesdays.

The new time will be 8:15 a.m. followed by Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament.

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesdays,

9:00 a.m.—6:45 p.m. Main Sanctuary

Come and spend some special time in the presence of God.

Adoration begins at 9:00 a.m. and closes with

Benediction (a short prayer service) at 6:45 p.m.

Come take advantage of this opportunity to spend some quiet time with the Lord!

Stephen Ministry

Saint Thomas the Apostle recently enrolled as a

Stephen Ministry Parish.

The Stephen Ministry is a layperson ministry that

trains laypeople for one-on-one care-giving for parishioners in need.

A Stephen’s Minister Training Program will

begin in February 2017.

If you'd like more information, sessions will

be listed in January's bulletins or/and contact

Don Sabarese at: dsabm@yahoo.com or

call 770-435-3024

STEPHEN MINISTRY: Training begins in February

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Aceves, Francisco and Marcelina Acosta, Maria Albury, Andrena and Alexandria Alison, Collins and Evelyn Allen, Lynn Alonso, David and Alma Alvarez, Fidelia Alvarez, Walter and Florisminda Anaele, Anthony and Caroline Ancona, Diane Angel, Martin and Monica Annan, Mary Appiah, Osei and Margaret Arce, Omar and Rosaura Avalos, Jose and Liliana Baloucoune, Roger and Maria Barajas, Gerson and Alanna Barcena, Diego and Liliana Bellido, Soledad Bello, Melecio and Angela Berrones, Martin and Maria Betsill, Mike and Gigi Beyea, Wayne and Kathleen Bhandari, Mohan and Flora Bonilla, Albino Brosky, Ron and Cathy Burgos, Harold and Mara Caldera, Jose and Rosa Calixte, Marie Cambray, Jose Luis and Armida Canterbury, Stanley and Sandra Capilla, Domingo and Rosaura Carignan, Robert and Tara Carrillo, Julian and Maurillia Casey, John Castrejon, Horbelin and Aurora Catalan, Christian and Ernestina Catalan, Porfirio and Francisca Cervantes, Mario and Leticia Champion, Patricia Chartier, Julie Coats, Mary Colbert, Elonzie and Patricia Correa, Senovio and Maria Couch, Doug and Teresa Cruz, Margarito and Martha Cuevas, Ricardo and Mari Teresa Cunningham, John and Dora Elia Cyr, Robert and Anne De Leon, Victor and Karina Delk, Nina Diaz, Marcos and Patricia Dominguez, Raul Dominguez, Raul and Estela Dorough, Lenna and Glenn Duarte, J. Francisco

Ducre, Sr., Henry Duenas, Geraldine Duquesnay, Mark Eaton, Lisa Echeverria, Jose and Maria Elechi, Felicia Elias, Jose and Paloma Escamilla, Porfirio and Mirna Escorcia, Bertha Esqueda, Luis and Fanny Etienne, Marie Flores, Candido and Marta Flores, Miguel and Angelica Francis, Henry and Andrea Franco, Benjamin and Sarah Fries, Bobbie Jo Frost-Johnson, Genieve Fuentes, Juan Jose and Maria Garcia, Alfredo and Veronica Garcia, Francisco and Chela Garcia, Francisco and Maria Garcia, Jorge and Eileen Garcia, Oscar and Manuela Gatungu, Julius and Treeza Gibson, Iva Goldberger, William Gomez, William and Anahi Gonzalez, Efren and Maria Gonzalez, Joaquin and Cristina Gonzalez, Juan and Cristal Gonzalez, Juan and Luz Gonzalez, Leobardo and Margarita Gonzalez, Roberto and Maria Guanlao, Aimee Guardado, Juan and Ana Gurrola, Jose and Maria Guzman, Gustavo and Martha Guzman, Joel and Celia Guzman, Miguel and Candelaria Guzman, Octavio and Maria Hall, Jeffrey and Ellen Harding, Lillian-Regina Hawes, Dan and Rose Anne Hawes, Dan and Rose Anne Heard-Fields, Jacqueline Hernandez, Anastacio and Angeles Hernandez, Gerardo and Vanessa Hernandez, Jose and Amelia Hernandez, Jose and Maria Hernandez, Mario and Ma Dolores Hernandez, Marta Hernandez, Sergio and Josefina Hernandez, Victor and Otilia Herrington, Todd and Catherine Hinojosa, Raimundo and Ma Elena Hoang, Thai and Nguyet

Hook, Chief and Mrs. Stanley Hook, Stanley and Patricia Horton, Marvin Howard, Mary Kathryn Hughes, Emma Ingalsbe, William and Patricia Jaime-Guzman, Jose and Rosa I. Jaimes, Lidio and Rubiigdalia Jatta, Moses and Claris Jenkins, Janet Jochim, Larry and Sara Johnson, Mable Johnson, Willie and Patricia Jones, Carlo and Lindsay Jones, Dennis and Diane Kabanda, Celestin Kelly, Edward and Gertrude Kennerson, Shawn and Valerie Konin, George Korie, Carolus and Theres Le, Mary Mai Le, Thanh Leiva, Pedro and Ana Leiva, Victor and Fatima Leon, Francisco and Azucena Leon, Luis and Rosa Leon, Maria Lesperance, Margarette Limon, Arnulfo and Margarita Loeser, Paul Lopez, Alberto and Ana Nely Lopez, Angel and Maria Lopez, Bernabe Lopez, Jaime Lopez, Jose Lopez, Jose Alejandro and Lizbeth Lopez, Jose and Margarita Lopez, Pedro Lozano, Luis and Valeria Luna, Antonio and Yolanda Luz, Jesus Family Macias, Jose and Beatriz Madali, Adelberto and Lillian Maerz, Jan Mahar, Jo Ann Martinez, Cipriano and Victoria Martinez, Miguel and Benita Mata, Martin and Teresa Maurer, Frank McGowan, Joseph McGraw, Susan McPherson, Linda Medina, Abraham and Juana Medrano, Miguel and Bernarda Mejia, Alejandro and Irene Mendez, Nelson and Delmy

Mendoza, Jose and Georgina Mendoza, Jose Angel and Leticia Mendoza, Manuel and Yolanda Menendez, Ruth Meono, Estuardo Merino, Faustino and Maria Merino-Ramos, Rosario Miller, Alfred and Jennifer Miller, Michael and Lois Monteith, Lawrence and Philomena Montoya, J. Reyes and Beatriz Morales, Alcides and Iliana Morales, Marino and Maria Nila Moreno, Erasmo and Magnolia Muhammad, Karrine and Joseph Munive, Juan and Petra Munoz, Ivan and Marcela Munoz, Jose and Lucia Munoz, Jose and Maria Mweshi, Mary Nendza, Charlene Nguyen, Hoang and Thuy Obialor, Rom and Okwuchi Odaro, Peter and Lynda Olivera, Guillermina Ortiz, Felipe and Margarita Ortiz, Jose Mario and Maria Luisa Ortiz, Panfilo and Maria Osorio, Juan and Maria Guadalupe Parra, Victor and Graciela Paz, Sergio and Rosa Pecina, Alfredo and Martha Peluso, Arnold Perez, Benito Perez, Juan and Narcisa Perez, Luis and Maria del Carmen Perez, Margarito and Blanca Pesoli, Anthony and Linda Petitone, Blanca Phillips, Hileran and Agnes Piatt, Joyce Pineda, Melkicideth and Maria Pineda, Octavio and Carmen Pittman, Edward and Kristen Preece, Casey and Claire Puffe, Nancy Puga, Humberto and Araceli Quintanilla, Hugo and Rocio Quintanilla, William and Zulma Reed, Dan Reese, William and Renee Resendiz, Felipe and Avelina Resendiz, Luis and Erika Rico, Jose and Maria Rivera, J. Ascencion and Oralia Rivera, Jimmy and Karla Rivera, Juan and Eneida Rivera, Lucina Rivera, Mario and Martha

Rivera, Rufino and Yolanda Rodas, Rony and Ingrid Rodriguez, Gabriel and Sugeire Rodriguez, Jose Alfredo and Yesenia Rodriguez, Juan and San Juana Rojas, Elias and Victoria Rojo, Eladio and Ana Romero, Alejandro and Sonia Romero, Angel Rossman, Terry and Pat Royer, Tom and Kathryn Russell, William and Lauren Salazar, Maria Sanchez, Ernesto and Maria Sanchez, Esteban and Odeidi Sanchez, Gabriela Sanchez, Gonzalo and Silvia Sanchez, Juana Sanchez, Mario Sandoval, Jose and Margarita Sandoval, Julio and Margarita Santiago, Alberto Sauve, Hurban and Marilyn Seymour, Julia Sheppard, Simone Sibila, Martha Sigur, Eldon and Debra Simons, Marcia Skopinski, Bob Smith, Michael and Maria Soriano, Abundio and Ignacia Soriano, Mauro and Minerva Swartz, James Taylor, Trey and Leonor Thachil, George and Seema Thomas, Janet Tran, Mai and Nga Tran, Son and Jennifer Troughton, Ellen Uriostegui, Sergio and Beatriz Vaquero, Aurelio and Margarita Vargas, Jorge and Socorro Vazquez, Silverio and Oralia Veit, Linda Velazquez, Joel and Columba Vicente, Cornelio and Alejandrina Viduya, Maria Villatoro, Jose and Maria Whitaker, Joan Wiedl, Stephen and Barbara Winland, Joseph and Barbara Winterbauer, Dale and Angela Xiloj, Pedro and Josefina Young, Susan Yozzo, Christopher and Natalie Zamora, Arturo Zamora, Jesus and Maria

Happy New Year with Great Gratitude! I am most grateful to everyone who helped make our Advent and Christmas Seasons so blessed and festive. Thank you to each and everyone that contributed to the festivities. The sacrifices were many (known & unknown) whereby entering into the Masses was so beautiful and filled with the Holy Spirit. Thank you to each and everyone who made contributions with their time, talents and treasures that reflected much faith and love. So much good will goes a long way to bring more peace to this world that God created. On behalf of our parish’s Clergy, Staff, and your fellow Parishioners, I wish you a Blessed New Year for 2017. Your Pastor, Father Brian

Thanks for supporting the Christmas Altar Flowers!

Service Opportunities: Volunteer for our Saint Vincent de Paul Society Reaching out to families in need. Volunteers needed for food pantry, hotline, and other capacities. Training provided. Please leave a message at the SVdP Hotline: 678-626-3939.

Stephen Series Our parish has recently enrolled in the Stephen Series. Those training for Stephen Ministry will learn skills and develop their talents for bringing Christ’s healing love to people who are grieving, hurting, or experiencing other stresses in life. A Leader’s Training Course is coming in February, 2017, for all of those who would like to serve in this new ministry. Please contact Don Sabaresse at: dsabm@yahoo.com or call 770-435-3024.

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick is in need of more ministers. If you are a current Eucharistic minister, and interested in a special ministry of bringing the Body of Christ to our homebound and hospitalized parishioners, please contact Don Sabaresse at: dsabm@yahoo.com or call 770-435-3024. If you're interested, but currently not a trained Eucharistic Minister, you can attend the periodic training class for Eucharistic Ministers. Next training: March 11, 2017.

This Week in our Parish MONDAY, JANUARY 9 9:00 AM PRESCHOOL 12:00 PM MASS LUCY LUCZON 4:30 PM PSR 7:00 PM PSR 7:30 PM MASS MA DEL CARMEN LOPEZ SABAS HUERTA 7:30 PM PROLIFE 8:00 PM CREDO CHOIR

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 9:00 AM PRESCHOOL 12:00 PM MASS ALL SOULS IN PURGATORY 6:45 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 7:00 PM CONFIRMATION CLASS 7:00 PM CREDO CHOIR 7:00 PM RCIA 7:00 PM SVDP 8:00 PM ESTUDIANTINA CHOIR 8:15 PM APOYO A LA FAMILIA

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 8:15 AM MASS 8:15 AM ADORATION 9:00 AM PRESCHOOL 12:00 PM LUNCH BREAK GATHERING 6:30 PM WOMEN’S AUXILIARY 6:45 PM BENEDICTION 7:00 PM MASS TANYA STOREY 7:00 PM PSR 7:30 PM LIFETEEN BAND 8:00 PM ROSARY FOR LIFE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 9:00 AM PRESCHOOL 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY 10:00 AM STORY TIME 7:00 PM ADULT CHOIR 7:00 PM BIBLE STUDY 7:00 PM MASS 7:00 PM PSR 8:00 PM MISA ADÁN & GLORIA DUARTE

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Other opportunities for Spiritual Growth: Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Main Sanctuary)

Ignite! Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. (Main Sanctuary) An exceptional evening of worship, prayer and faith stories. Dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. in the Social Hall. The program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary.

FIDELES Men’s Prayer Group: Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. (Main Sanctuary)

Rosary with Adoration Joe Yorio at 678-237-3469.

Bible Study: Thursday morning or evening sessions. Contact: Linda Veit at 678-626-3961.

Faith Enrichment

The “One Thing” Is Three Wisdom Weekly series begin: Sundays, January 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for ten sessions.

The series of Father Michael Gaitley will unlock the “one thing” of the Holy Trinity. You already know a lot about your Catholic faith. Fr. Michael will lay a theological foundation for the knowledge you already have resulting in it all being tied together. This Wisdom will more deeply affect your personal life and your ability to share you faith with confidence. It will also enhance your experience of the Mass. With humor and ease, Fr. Gaitley skillfully unlocks the "one thing," the key to the Church's wisdom, and the greatest mystery of the Catholic faith: the Most Holy Trinity. It’s a unique and powerful experience of the faith. The communion of the Holy Trinity is the source and criterion of truth in every relationship. Whether you're new to the faith or a cradle Catholic, this material will unlock the treasures of Catholicism in a way that is clear, concise, and compelling.

Sundays: January 22, 29 February 5 skip, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2

Location: Community House

Contact: Peggy Yorio, 404-904-0622 gpwhelan@gmail.com

Clarence Burkholder, 770-432-5020 cnkburk@gmail.com

Lunch Break Gathering Wednesday, January 11 at 12 Noon (Social Hall)

Monthly social gatherings. Bring your favorite potluck dish, appetiz-er, side dish, or desert, and enjoy the food and fellowship as we begin a new year!

Contact: Linda Veit at 678-626-3961.

Saturday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. Social Hall

Girls - tell Dad to get his dancing shoes ready!

A fun night of dinner, dancing, and prizes!

Full details in next week’s bulletin. Presented by Knights of Columbus and Women's Auxiliary.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 9:00 AM PRESCHOOL 12:00 PM MASS GEORGE PATRICK GARGER 6:00 PM SP REHEARSAL 7:00 PM MATRIMONIOS MTG 7:30 PM CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 8:00 AM SUNDAY AM CHOIR 8:00 AM SUPER SATURDAY 8:00 AM ULTREYA 2:00 PM SÁNCHEZ CONVALIDATION 3:00 PM CONFESSION 4:30 PM MASS 6:30 PM MISA RITO AGUIRRE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 NO PSR 6:00 AM MISA PEOPLE OF SAINT THOMAS 7:30 AM MASS 9:30 AM MASS 10:00 AM RCIA 10:00 AM PARISH BREAKFAST 11:00 AM LEGION OF MARY 11:15 AM PARENT BAPTISMAL CLASS 11:30 AM MASS 11:30 AM PRE-EVANGELIZATION

This Week in our Parish

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Updated on January 2, 2017

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (CONT) 2:00 PM MISA BARTOLA HERNÁNDEZ ELVIRA REYES 2:00 PM SP RCIA 4:00 PM DIVINA VOLUNTAD 4:00 PM LECTORES MTG 5:00 PM MASS 6:00 PM LIFETEEN NIGHT 6:30 PM THE ONE THING IS THREE 7:30 PM MISA JUAN RESENDIZ MACARIA ESPINOZA MA GUADALUPE RESENDIZ

Adult Faith Formation Ignite! Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. Main Sanctuary

Start the year off with a special evening of prayer, song, scripture, and faith sharing and join us for Ignite!

Plan to come early for food and fellowship and have dinner before Ignite!

Dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. (Social Hall) The “One Thing” Is Three Wisdom Weekly series begin Sundays, January 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Community House. See Page 4 for more details.

Knights of Columbus News Congratulations We welcome our newest member, Emmanuel Irebuisi, who joined our Order in a 1st Degree exemplification at our Community House on December 13.

And we congratulate Francis Onimole who achieved the 2nd Degree of our Order in an exemplification at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish on November 30.

January Events

Tuesday 1/10: Council Business Meeting at the Community House from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.

Sunday 1/15: Parish Breakfast in the Social Hall following the 9:30 a.m. Mass

Saturday 1/21: Council Winter Fest party at the Community House from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 1/21 & 1/22: Father/Daughter Dance ticket sales in Commons after all Masses

Tuesday 1/24: Council Officers Meeting at the Community House from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 1/28 & 1/29: Father/Daughter Dance ticket sales in Commons after all Masses

Sunday 1/29: 5th Sunday Rosary in the Main Sanctuary following the 11:30 a.m. Mass

Congratulations

Holy Hollywood Friday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. (Social Hall) Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Featured presentation: THE RAILWAY MAN (Rated R)

Based on the remarkable bestselling autobiography, THE RAILWAY MAN tells the extraordinary and epic true story of Eric Lomax (Colin Firth), a British Army officer who was tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labor camp during World War II.

Decades later, Lomax discovers that the Japanese interpreter responsible for much of his treatment is still alive, and sets out to confront him and his haunting past, in this powerful and inspiring tale of heroism, humanity and the redeeming power of love. This is a serious film and not for children.

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Pro-Life events in January 2017 Georgia March for Life (Marcha por la Vida) January 23 at 11:00 a.m. Liberty Plaza (Atlanta, GA) COME MARCH WITH US AS WE SUPPORT LIFE! The Georgia Right to Life organization will hold the annual

"Georgia March for Life" at Liberty Plaza, across from the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

Join our Respect Life Ministry and the Knights of Columbus Council, and march with us in support of the Sanctity of Life from conception until natural death.

For more information, visit: facebook.com/GeorgiaMarchForLife

Mass for the Unborn and Stand for Life 2017 January 23 at 10:00 a.m. Christ the King On the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision to legalize

abortion. Mass begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Stand for Life begins at 11:30 a.m. A light reception will be at the Cathedral’s Kenny Hall from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

9 Days for Life Novena January 16-24 This year, January 23 marks the U.S. Bishops’ Day of Prayer for

the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Please visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop's website to

sign up for the 9 Days for Life novena beginning in mid-January:

usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/january-roe-events/ 2016-9-days-for-life-novena.cfm

Weekly Donations Report Reporte de Donaciones Semanales

Offertory Actual /Ofertorio Actual

December 31, 2016-January 1, 2017 vs. Last Year FY 2017 FY 2016

Budgeted ...................... $36,750 ............... $35,769 Weekly Actual .............. $37,944 ............... $46,784 Surplus/(Shortfall)........... $1,194 ............... $11,015

FY2017 Offertory Projected vs Actual to Date And Last year Comparison

Budgeted .................... $992,250 ............. $964,763 Actual ...................... $1,005,190 ............. $999,577 Surplus/(Shortfall)......... $12,940 ............... $33,814

Operating Financial Statement For the 4 months ending 11/30/2016

Operating Revenue…………………… $1,346,010 Operating Expenses ......................... ($1,198,566) Operating Revenue over Expense ......... $147,444

Total Assessments .............................. $1,017,760 still owed to Archdiocese as of 11/30/16

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal 2016 (Week 50) Llamado Anual del Arzobispo 2016 (Semana 50)

Goal (Meta)………………………………............. $157,700 Total Pledged (Compromisos totales) ................ $311,594 Paid to date (Pagos recibidos)............................ $184,578 Surplus/(Shortfall) to Goal .................................... $26,878 Percent Paid to Goal (Porcentaje pagado) .............. 117% Number of Donors (No. de Donantes).......................1,328

Children’s Offertory

Ofertorio de los Niños December 10-11, 2016

Total ........................................................................... $732.07 ♥ I helped to pick up my toys (Ayudé a recoger mis juguetes) ♥ I helped making fruit salad (Ayudé a hacer ensalada de frutas) ♥ I made my bed and cleaned my room (Tendí mi cama y limpié mi cuarto) ♥ I took out the trash (Saqué la basura) ♥ I behaved (Me porté bien) ♥ I pick up the toys (Recogí mis juguetes) ♥ I bought a gift for a person in need (Compré un regalo para los necesitados) ♥ I played with my sister (Jugué con mi hermana) ♥ I prayed the Rosary with my Mom and my sister (Recé el Rosario con mi mamá y mi hermana) ♥

Offering envelopes are available in the Commons Area. Ask your child to write his/her good deed of the week

and encourage him/her to deposit the envelope in the special basket near the altar, during the offertory.

Plant the seeds of a generous heart!

Thanks for your donations to the poor! The Jamaica Outreach Ministry wishes to thank the wonderful parishioners of Saint Thomas the Apostle for their continued outpouring of love through our annual Giving Tree. This year, 400 lbs of tuna fish was collected, packed and shipped to our poor brothers and sisters in Christ in the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica.

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